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Paras Bisht

Paras Bisht

A senior journalist who has shifted focus to various aspects of communication. He has over 10 years of journalistic experience in television, agency reporting, content, translation, videos, social media, and shift management with a strong ability to work with teams and multi-task under deadlines. Skilled in social media tools, news writing, team management, translation, localization, quality assurance, and more. He has also been the first Prize winner of the 2018 Growth & Analytics Excellence Awards by The Times of India Group.

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Apple now manufacturing iPhone 14 in India as tech titan bets big on country's Make in India dream
Business | Sep 26, 2022, 07:50 AM IST
The government has unveiled attractive incentives to spur local production and export of telecom and networking equipment as well as IT products, and a Rs 76,000 crore semiconductor scheme was announced late last year to boost local manufacturing of chips and display panels.
Nitish, Lalu and Sonia meet: Opposition unity takes centerstage, more talks after Cong prez polls
India | Sep 25, 2022, 07:28 PM IST
During his last visit to Delhi, Nitish Kumar met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party leaders Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav, Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Market updates: 7 of top-10 firms lose Rs 1.34 lakh cr in mcap; RIL biggest laggard
Business | Sep 25, 2022, 11:50 AM IST
Reliance Industries retained its top spot in the list of the most valued Indian firms, followed by TCS, HDFC Bank, HUL, ICICI Bank, Infosys, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Adani Transmission and ITC.

Indian diplomat rips Pakistan apart at UN, says 'peace seekers don't shelter terrorists' | Video
World | Sep 24, 2022, 10:17 AM IST
India asserted that the desire for peace, security and progress in the Indian subcontinent is real. It is also widely shared and it can be realised.
Indian Railways installs ISRO-developed RTIS system for real-time train tracking
India | Sep 24, 2022, 08:20 AM IST
Real Time Train Information System (RTIS), developed in collaboration with ISRO, is being installed on the locomotives for automatic acquisition of train movement timing at the stations, including that of arrival & departure or run-through.
Indian stocks slump on global monetary policy tightening; Rupee at new low
Business | Sep 23, 2022, 01:18 PM IST
India's forex reserves are at a two-year low. The reserves have dropped by almost USD 80 billion since the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine tensions into war earlier this year.

Petrol-filled bottle hurled at BJP office in Coimbatore hours after NIA raids against PFI
India | Sep 23, 2022, 12:38 PM IST
The incident came hours after National Investigation Agency, Enforcement Directorate and the state police forces jointly carried out searches at PFI offices.
Amit Shah addresses first mega rally in Bihar after JD(U) snapped ties with BJP
India | Sep 23, 2022, 01:23 PM IST
The visit of Amit Shah to Bihar reflects BJP's strategy to win maximum seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha and 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
Leicester violence: UK police make 47 arrests to deter further disorder in eastern England city
India | Sep 20, 2022, 06:13 PM IST
Leicester, in the East Midlands region of England, is known as the city with a large chunk of population of South Asian descent. The city's Belgrave Road is famous as the Golden Mile, packed with Indian-origin jewellery, food and other businesses, and also a statue of Mahatma Gandhi.

Odisha weather update: Incessant rains hit normal life in, more downpour forecast
India | Sep 20, 2022, 04:29 PM IST
Odisha weather update: The authorities of the Hirakud reservoir opened two more sluice gates on Monday night to release excess water from the dam. So far excess water was being discharged through six of its gates.
With govt in Punjab, can AAP find solution to Delhi's killer winter pollution?
India | Sep 20, 2022, 12:17 PM IST
Farmers in Punjab set their fields on fire to quickly clear off the crop residue before cultivating wheat and potato which severely deteriorates the air quality in nearby states, especially Delhi.
Modi at mayors' conference: Cities cannot be developed with election-centric approach, says PM
India | Sep 20, 2022, 12:24 PM IST
PM Modi said said the Metro rail network in different cities of India was less than 250 kilometres in 2014 and has now increased to more than 750 km, while work is going on for another 1,000 km.

Bengal teachers hiring scam: ED attaches over Rs 46 cr assets of ex-min Partha Chatterjee, aide
India | Sep 19, 2022, 03:23 PM IST
The former minister in the TMC-led government in West Bengal and his "close associate" were arrested by the ED in July.
Market updates: 6 of top-10 most valued firms tumble Rs 2 lakh crore; TCS, Infosys biggest laggards
Business | Sep 25, 2022, 11:29 AM IST
In the ranking of most valued firms, Reliance Industries was leading the pack, followed by TCS, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, State Bank of India, Adani Transmission, Bajaj Finance and HDFC.
Odisha braces for heavy rainfall today due to cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal
India | Sep 18, 2022, 11:24 AM IST
Fisherfolk have been directed not to go into the deep-sea areas and to avoid venturing off the Odisha coast for the subsequent two days due to possible squally weather with gusty wind speed of 45-55 kmph.

EAM Jaishankar begins 11-day US visit to attend UN General Assembly, meetings of other key groupings
India | Sep 18, 2022, 09:30 AM IST
The theme of the 77th UNGA is "A Watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges." Jaishankar's address at the UNGA session is scheduled in the forenoon of September 24.
Amit Shah security breach: TRS leader parks car in front of HM's cavalcade | Watch what happens next
India | Sep 17, 2022, 02:52 PM IST
A few days back, Mumbai Police arrested a man for allegedly impersonating the PA of an MP from Andhra Pradesh and breaching the security of Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Mumbai.
US media praises PM Modi for telling Putin this is not the time for war in Ukraine
World | Sep 17, 2022, 08:15 AM IST
The Modi-Putin conversation in Samarkand was widely carried by the mainstream American media.
SCO summit: Putin laughs as Pakistan PM's embarrassing moment captured on camera | Video
India | Sep 16, 2022, 11:16 AM IST
The video is being widely shared on social media platforms as Russian President Putin is seen laughing as Shehbaz struggles with the headphones.
Meet all the 8 Cheetahs coming to India after 70 years | Video
India | Sep 17, 2022, 02:03 PM IST
The aircraft bringing the cheetahs to India has been modified to allow cages to be secured in the main cabin but will still allow vets to have full access to the cats during the flight.